interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
Synonyms of interconnectednext
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

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Most other luxury properties consist of a series of interconnected canal houses that require navigating stairs everywhere, including in the hallways, to get around. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 This renders traditional resilience methods obsolete, as errors and malicious activity, like prompt injection, propagate rapidly through interconnected agents, making holistic recovery impossible. Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Wasps are integral pollinators, such is the interconnected food web. Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 The level of interconnected-ness of it just came full force at me. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interconnected

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interconnected was in 1836

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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